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What is the name of the vocal technique used in Epirote polyphonic singing, where a lead singer performs over a sustained drone produced by other singers?
Answer: iso drone singing — Epirote polyphonic singing features a lead vocalist (partis) over a continuous drone (iso) held by the group, with ornamented melodic lines and the distinctive 'klaïma' (lament); UNESCO recognised it as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- A kratima
- B teretisma
- C parakatalogi
- D iso drone singing ✓
Epirote polyphonic singing features a lead vocalist (partis) over a continuous drone (iso) held by the group, with ornamented melodic lines and the distinctive 'klaïma' (lament); UNESCO recognised it as Intangible Cultural Heritage.